The country’s largest carmaker on Wednesday launched the new version of its popular hatchback car Swift. The all-new Swift 2021 comes with NextGen K-Series 1.2 liter dual jet dual VVT engine with an idle start-stop feature. The base model of the new Swift 2021 (LXI) is priced at ₹ 5.73 lakh (ex-showroom price Delhi), while the Swift 2021 VXI model for the manual version is priced at ₹ 6.36 lakh and ₹ 6.86 lakh for the automatic gear shift variant.
“Since its launch in 2005, Swift has revolutionized the premium hatchback segment in India. Swift with its sporty performance, upright stance, and unmistakable road presence emphasizes individuality that stands out from the crowd. This ‘coming of the age’ car was designed keeping in mind the evolved preferences of the modern-day customer,” Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India said.
Here are the details about the 2021 Swift:
- Next-Gen K-Series 1.2L Dual Jet Dual VVT
- Engine with Idle Start-Stop
- Fuel Efficiency 23.20 km/l in MT and 23.76 km/l in AGS
- New Features like Cruise Control,
- Coloured Multi-Information Display and Key
- Sync Auto Foldable ORVM to delight customers
- Electronic stability program with hill hold assist to be offered as standard in AGS variants
The new Swift is equipped with the next generation of K-Series Dual Jet Dual VVT engine with Idle Start Stop (ISS) technology. The company claims that the Dual Jet technology (2 injectors per cylinder), coupled with Dual VVT (variable valve timing for both Intake and Exhaust valves) and cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system result in higher fuel efficiency with lower emissions.
The company claims a fuel efficiency of 23.20 km/l in MT and 23.76 km/l in AGS variants for an unmatched drive. Available in both Manual and Automatic Gear Shift (AGS) variants, the new K-series engine also offers an increased power output of 66KW@6000rpm.
Price list (ex-showroom) of the 2021 Swift:
The new Swift comes with features like cruise control, idle start and stop and key synchronized auto foldable ORVMs to enhance the driving experience. On the interior, the new Swift comes with a twin-pod meter cluster and a new 10.67cm multi-information colored TFT display giving a vibrant visual appeal. The 17.78 cm Smartplay Studio infotainment system combines smartphone, vehicle, and cloud-based services to offer a delightful experience.
In terms of safety, the new Swift provides features such as Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with hill-hold in AGS variants. The electronic stability program and the hillhold function in the AGS variants of the new Swift 2021 detect vehicle skid movement and restrain the same. It does not allow the vehicle to roll-back on inclined slopes in stop-start traffic conditions.
The car gets steering with enhanced return ability mechanism, new bigger sized front and rear brakes. The new Swift also comes with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, pre-tensioner and force limiter seat belts, driver and co-driver seat belt reminder, ISOFIX, reverse parking sensors with a rear-view camera.
The all-new Swift will be available in three additional dual-tone options: Pearl Arctic White with Pearl Midnight Black Roof, Solid Fire Red with Pearl Midnight Black Roof and Pearl Metallic Midnight Blue with Pearl Arctic White Roof.
